Dimensional is a different kind of investment firm. Our confidence in the capital markets frees us to think differently about investing and push the frontiers of innovation. Over the years, we have translated financial research into real world investment solutions, and through our revolutionary approach, investors may seek to capture what the market offers in all its dimensions.
In 1981, we launched our first strategy based on research documenting the stronger performance of US small cap stocks. Our second strategy, a short-term fixed income portfolio launched in 1983, applied Eugene Fama's term structure research. Later, a comprehensive analysis of prices and other research deepened our strategy repertoire. This evolution reflects an abiding belief in the principles of modern finance and the efficacy of capital markets.
We see markets as an ally, not an adversary. Rather than trying to take advantage of the ways markets are mistaken, we take advantage of the ways markets are right—the ways they compensate investors. The firm designs portfolios to help our investors capture what the market offers in all its dimensions.
Dimensional is owned primarily by employees and directors, and manages assets for institutional investors and the clients of registered financial advisors. From offices in Austin, Santa Monica, London, Sydney, Vancouver, Amsterdam, and Berlin, our professional staff supervises portfolios and services clients twenty-four hours a day.
Broad Range of Strategies around the World
$245.1 Billion under Management as of March 31, 2012.
$245.1 Billion under Management as of March 31, 2012.
MUTUAL FUNDS
EQUITY
US, International, and Emerging Markets
Core Equity
Marketwide
Large Cap
Small Cap
Value
Tax-Managed
Enhanced
US, International, and Emerging Markets
Core Equity
Marketwide
Large Cap
Small Cap
Value
Tax-Managed
Enhanced
FIXED INCOME
US and Global
Short-Term
Intermediate-Term
Government
Credit
Municipals
Inflation-Protected
Global (Fully and Selectively Hedged)
US and Global
Short-Term
Intermediate-Term
Government
Credit
Municipals
Inflation-Protected
Global (Fully and Selectively Hedged)
OTHER
Real Estate (US, International, and Global)
Commodities
Global Asset Allocation
Real Estate (US, International, and Global)
Commodities
Global Asset Allocation
Dimensional is owned primarily by employees and directors, and manages assets for institutional investors and the clients of registered financial advisors. From offices in Austin, Santa Monica, London, Sydney, Vancouver, Amsterdam, and Berlin, our professional staff supervises portfolios and services clients twenty-four hours a day.
"Dimensional" refers to the Dimensional worldwide group of companies, rather than to one particular entity. These companies are Dimensional Fund Advisors, Dimensional Fund Advisors Canada ULC, DFA Australia Limited, and Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. Mutual funds distributed by DFA Securities LLC.
Mutual fund investment values will fluctuate, and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost.
Dimensional Fund Advisors is an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Dimensional funds carefully before investing. For this and other information about the Dimensional funds, please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Prospectuses are available by calling Dimensional Fund Advisors collect at (512) 306-7400 or at www.dimensional.com.
Mutual funds distributed by DFA Securities LLC
Mutual funds distributed by DFA Securities LLC
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